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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $19,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $15,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelCorvetteBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $46,100 $32,550
Base Invoice $41,260 $31,249
3LT Equipment Group 4,505  
Navigation system 1,750  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
3LT Equipment Group 3,739  
Navigation system 1,453  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 6,255 130
Options (change) 5,192 100
Destination 850 820
Total Price $53,205 $33,500
Total Invoice $47,302 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,529
Model Year20082017
ModelCorvetteBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$53,205$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,205$31,005
Total Invoice$47,302$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-2,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,302$29,773

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
ModelCorvetteBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote app $25
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,515$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,396

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
ModelCorvetteBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in100.0 in
Length174.6 in168.4 in
Width72.6 in71.2 in
Height49.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.3,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
22.029.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85029%
Total Not Requested209071%

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